diff --git a/scripts/elevate.sh b/scripts/elevate.sh
index ad4faa0..780c9d7 100755
--- a/scripts/elevate.sh
+++ b/scripts/elevate.sh
@@ -13,12 +13,11 @@ if [[ "$1" == "-l" ]]; then
 elif [[ "$1" == "-w" ]]; then
 	mode='dos'
 	shift
-fi
-
-#	error if no target
-if [ "$#" -eq 0 ]; then
-	echo "elevate: no target"
-	exit 3
+	#	error if no target for DOS
+	if [ "$#" -eq 0 ]; then
+		echo "elevate: DOS mode requires a target"
+		exit 3
+	fi
 fi
 
 #	consume target based on mode